Can I apply some toner and then moisturizer instead of the alum and aftershave? On paulaschoice.com customer service and even some folks on SkincareAddiction(on www.reddit.com) recommend this.
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Can I apply some toner and then moisturizer instead of the alum and aftershave? On paulaschoice.com customer service and even some folks on SkincareAddiction(on www.reddit.com) recommend this.
I regularly use Thayer's Toner in place of alum.
I will use alum or Thayer's depending on my mood. I think the alcohol in AS lotions are supposed to be bad for you, but I will still use them. I really do not feel like I need a moisturizer since the creams I use have moisturizing properties. I might apply a balm in the dead of the winter if I feel my skin gets too dry.
What I meant was if a toner and then a moisturizer won't basically be the same as an alum, and then an aftershave balm. These are the type of toners that i was referring to Facial Toners: Perfect Hydration for Your Skin | Paula's Choice Skincare & Cosmetic.
To me this is YMMV because everyone's skin is somewhat different just like soaps and creams are all different if it works for you then roll With it
Alum and aftershaves help prevent infection of cuts and as an astringent to reduce skin irritation. I use witch hazel only and then wear a cologne. Anything greasy or oily on my face drives me nuts and just helps dirt and dust cling to the skin. I did use a bottle of after shave balm but never noticed any big improvement of any kind.
If your tying to get away from the sting give witch hazel a shot. Then add your skin conditioners.
I really don't know much about toners and moisturizes. I read here to learn new and helpful things. In the past all I did was to shave and rub alcohol on the face then maybe some aftershave that the wife gave me. You know you can learn something new every day.
You can use anything you want post shave. I don't think it really matters as long as it works for you.
Bob
Give the Toner a try and see if you like the results. If you don't experience razor burn or itching after your shave add it to your shaving routine.
i started using Kiehl's awhile back in my rotation. When I get too close their Razor Bump Relief, Repair Gel, and Creme de Corps have worked wonders for me.
I used to use moisturizer alone instead of aftershave. For me it worked great.
I'm asking the question because I use aftershave balm(Proraso White and Proraso Blue). So applying the aftershave balm and then a moisturizer would seem like applying the same type of product. Maybe I can apply alum after the shave,rinse it off, then toner and finally moisturizer.
When I started with a straight I found Proraso to be a very soothing moisturizing post-shave skin treatment; I applied it after rinsing off lather and first using a witch hazel/alcohol splash as a disinfectant and soothing agent. Later I tried Kiehl's toner (green stuff) and it didn't seem to do anything witch hazel didn't. I also applied alum after rinsing back when my technique was, uh, underpolished. It showed up the hot spots, reduced redness and probably stopped an infection of two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex7
As skin flattening improved, my hand got lighter, stropping got better and the razors got sharper I traded all post shave treatments for a couple of cold water rinses followed by a splash of home-mixed generic witch hazel/aloe/alcohol. I have very sensitive skin and thought I'd come back to the Proraso balm when it got to cold weather but, anymore, it seems not to matter.
Try it all and find what works for you. And whatever works today might be overkill a year from now.
I love the Thayers non-alcohol Witch Hazel, it comes in a number of different flavors and is not too expensive.